Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Amend Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 Related to the Establishment of a Community Policing Board
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability & Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the Ordinance to amend Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 related to the establishment of a Community Policing Board.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve an ordinance to amend Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 related to establishment of a Community Policing Board.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an ordinance to amend Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 related to establishment of a Community Policing Board.
Staff Contact:
Stacey Ray, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8046
Presenter(s):
Stacey Ray, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
In December 2022, the City Council asked the Social Justice and Equity Commission (Commission) to develop a recommendation for City Council's consideration on community involvement in law enforcement (COLE). The purpose of the project was to create a system that contributes to an accessible complaint process with minimal barriers to filing; fair, thorough, and objective investigations without bias; strengthened confidence and trust in the Police Department; increased transparency and accountability; improved policies, practices, and training using data; and better public understanding of the Police Department's role in the community.
In May 2023, the Commission launched a process to develop recommendations in collaboration with a community member work group and Olympia Police Department (OPD) officers. The goal of this work was to ensure that the final recommendations were representative of a diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and professional expertise, and that they would reflect the community's values and needs.
On July 9, 2024, the City Council approved th...
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